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The intention of community pharmacy professionals to provide vaccination services: using the theory of planned behavior model

  • Wondim Ayenew1
  • Yeniewa Kerie Anagaw2
  • Liknaw Workie Limenh3
  • Wudneh Simegn4
  • Segenet Zewdie5
  • Teshome Bitew6
  • Tefera Minwagaw Biadigilign1
  • Ayelign Eshete Fitgu4
  • Misganaw Gashaw Dessie7
  • Getahun Asmamaw8
8 affiliations
  1. 1Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University
  2. 2Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University
  3. 3Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar
  4. 4Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar
  5. 5Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University
  6. 6Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University
  7. 7Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University
  8. 8Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University
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Abstract

Background Community pharmacies play a crucial role in expanding access to vaccination services. Vaccination services in Ethiopia can significantly enhance public health services by improving vaccine accessibility. However, pharmacist-led vaccination services are not yet available. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the intention of community pharmacy professionals to provide vaccination services. Methods The study was conducted in the towns of Debre Markos and Injibara between April 15 and May 13, 2024. A cross-sectional study design was employed, and data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) model. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, Cronbach’s alpha, and logistic regression analyses were conducted to analyze the data. STATA 17 was used for statistical analysis with a significance level set at P < 0.05. Results The results revealed a positive attitude toward vaccination services. Participants expressed their confidence in administration and infrastructure. There was a strong intention to engage in vaccination services, with the TPB constructs of attitude (r = 0.6187; P value < 0.0001), subjective norms (r = 0.5757; P value < 0.0001), and perceived behavioral control (r = 0.4040; P value = 0.0056) significantly correlated with intention. Logistic regression revealed that perceived behavioral control was significantly associated with high intention, with a crude odds ratio (COR) of 1.28 (P = 0.001) and an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of 1.39 (P = 0.007). Conclusion Community pharmacy professionals demonstrate a positive attitude to provide vaccination services, and perceived behavioral control significantly influences their intention to provide these services. Training; healthcare partnerships; ensuring adequate staffing; supportive policies; and improved infrastructure are essential to address implementation barriers and strengthen pharmacy staff confidence.

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@article{ayenew2026intention,
  title = {{The intention of community pharmacy professionals to provide vaccination services: using the theory of planned behavior model}},
  author = {Wondim Ayenew and Yeniewa Kerie Anagaw and Liknaw Workie Limenh and Wudneh Simegn and Segenet Zewdie and Teshome Bitew and Tefera Minwagaw Biadigilign and Ayelign Eshete Fitgu and Misganaw Gashaw Dessie and Getahun Asmamaw},
  journal = {BMC Health Services Research},
  year = {2026},
  month = aug,
  doi = {10.1186/s12913-026-15303-6},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-15303-6},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - The intention of community pharmacy professionals to provide vaccination services: using the theory of planned behavior model
AU  - Wondim Ayenew
AU  - Yeniewa Kerie Anagaw
AU  - Liknaw Workie Limenh
AU  - Wudneh Simegn
AU  - Segenet Zewdie
AU  - Teshome Bitew
AU  - Tefera Minwagaw Biadigilign
AU  - Ayelign Eshete Fitgu
AU  - Misganaw Gashaw Dessie
AU  - Getahun Asmamaw
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/08/01
JO  - BMC Health Services Research
DO  - 10.1186/s12913-026-15303-6
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-15303-6
AB  - Background Community pharmacies play a crucial role in expanding access to vaccination services. Vaccination services in Ethiopia can significantly enhance public health services by improving vaccine accessibility. However, pharmacist-led vaccination services are not yet available. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the intention of community pharmacy professionals to provide vaccination services. Methods The study was conducted in the towns of Debre Markos and Injibara between April 15 and May 13, 2024. A cross-sectional study design was employed, and data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) model. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, Cronbach’s alpha, and logistic regression analyses were conducted to analyze the data. STATA 17 was used for statistical analysis with a significance level set at P < 0.05. Results The results revealed a positive attitude toward vaccination services. Participants expressed their confidence in administration and infrastructure. There was a strong intention to engage in vaccination services, with the TPB constructs of attitude (r = 0.6187; P value < 0.0001), subjective norms (r = 0.5757; P value < 0.0001), and perceived behavioral control (r = 0.4040; P value = 0.0056) significantly correlated with intention. Logistic regression revealed that perceived behavioral control was significantly associated with high intention, with a crude odds ratio (COR) of 1.28 (P = 0.001) and an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of 1.39 (P = 0.007). Conclusion Community pharmacy professionals demonstrate a positive attitude to provide vaccination services, and perceived behavioral control significantly influences their intention to provide these services. Training; healthcare partnerships; ensuring adequate staffing; supportive policies; and improved infrastructure are essential to address implementation barriers and strengthen pharmacy staff confidence.
SN  - 1472-6963
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